May weather forecast
Dharapuram, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another torrid month in Dharapuram, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.7°C (78.3°F) and an average high of 36.5°C (97.7°F).

Temperature

Dharapuram ushers in May with an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 36.5°C (97.7°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Dharapuram records an average temperature drop to a warm 25.7°C (78.3°F) in May.

Heat index

May's average heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Dharapuram is 56%.

Rainfall

In May, in Dharapuram, India, the rain falls for 17.2 days. Throughout May, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161 rainfall days, and 673mm (26.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dharapuram, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 6:38 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 11.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Dharapuram is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.